Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes
Wed., Feb. 2nd, 2005
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, February 2, 2005 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.
Members present: Grant Atwell, Thomas Deetz, David Faidley, Jr., Charles McKenzie, Nancy Rouch, Steve Schrader, Brad Troutman, Louis Tuscano and James Wiltrout. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Tracey Karlie-Fed. Prog./Curriculum, Laura Schardt-Bus. Mgr./Bd. Secretary, Randy Bussard – H. S. Principal, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Lee Kinsinger-Lead Teacher Middle School, Craig Gindlesperger-A.D., George Menser-Press, Emily Newman, Leigh Ann Sipple-Student Representatives, Dan Johnson-Maint.
The meeting was called to order by Louis Tuscano at 7:25 p.m.
An executive session was held from 6:45 p.m. until 7:20 p.m. to discuss personnel.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2005 board meeting. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to approve the treasurer’s report:
TREASURER'S REPORT
MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND
2-Feb-05
1st National Bank of PA
PSDLAF
CASH BALANCE 1/01/05
56,594.48
2,328,907.99
RECEIPTS FOR JANUARY
Taxes
137,791.41
Interest on Investments
203.05
0.03
Investments Cashed
600,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds
4,495.50
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8
155,683.74
Retiree BC/BS Payments
8,752.51
Cafeteria
31,374.19
Rentals
-
Tuition
-
TOTAL RECEIPTS
782,616.66
155,683.77
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.
839,211.14
2,484,591.76
LESS EXPEND. JANUARY
812,804.84
600,000.00
BALANCE 1/31/05
26,406.30
1,884,591.76
INVESTMENTS
Pligit
$
696.86
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
696.86
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR January, 2005
February 2, 2005
Cash Balance (December 31, 2005) Receipts for January:
Reimbursement
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
Lunch Reimbursement Other Receipts
Total Receipts and Beginning Balance
Less Disbursement Cash Balance (January 31, 2005)
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by David Faidley, Jr. to approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $228,529.40 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $1,677.00. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that Heidi Clay (Elementary), Jeremy Walker (Social Studies) and Joe Keslar (Industrial Arts) be added to the substitute teacher list. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to accept the resignation of Randy Bussard, High School Principal, effective, June 30, 2005. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Grant Atwell, that the following be approved:
a) The Tech Ed Club and the Family Consumer Science Club to the Outdoor Show in Harrisburg on February 7, 2005. There is no cost to the district.
b) Spanish Club to the Mexican Restaurant in Richland and then to Somerset High School for a Spanish (Justin Lamas – singer) Program on March 18, 2005. There is no cost to the district.
c) Second grade to the Shrine Circus in April 2005. There is no cost to the district.
d) Second grade to a children’s play at Green Gables in the spring. There is no cost to the district.
e) FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) to the state Leadership Contest at Seven Springs in April. Cost to the district is approximately $150.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to solicit bids for second class school supplies, wood shop, vocational agriculture, custodial and electrical supplies for the 2005-2006 school year. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Grant Atwell, to give the business manager permission to make the necessary budgetary transfers as presented. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the Subgrant Contract with IU 8 for the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act – Part B as presented. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve a contract with Fibernet for local and long distance telephone service for July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made Charles McKenzie, seconded by Grant Atwell, to accept the offer from Brush Valley Stables, Inc. to purchase property (three lots in Summit Township) from the Tax Claim Bureau as presented. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that the following coaches be hired at the stipend specified in the negotiated teacher’s contract:
Head Varsity Girls Volleyball - Corey J. Will
Assistant Varsity Girls Volleyball - Diane Schrader
2nd Assistant Baseball Coach - Jerry Donaldson
Assistant Track - Michael (Joe) McKenzie
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that the following coaches be added to the volunteer coaching list in the sports listed below:
Baseball: Mike Donaldson, Ron Donaldson, Josh Wiltrout, and David Hetz
Girl’s Junior High Basketball – Julie Stahl, Mike Miller, Mike Petenbrink, Bob Minnick, Kim Berkley, and Amanda Bolden
Boy’s Junior High Basketball – Fred DiPasquale
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that the following coaches be sent to clinics in their respective sports: Corey Will and Diane Schrader to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Clinic on February 6-7, 2005 with a cost of $200.00 that is already approved in the volleyball budget. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Grant Atwell, that the following be approved:
a) Recommend Connie Bowman and Diane Caton to be permitted to attend the National Renaissance Learning Conference in San Antonio, Texas, on March 3-6, 2005. Cost to Title I is approximately $1,900.
b) Recommend Ron Kaufman be permitted to attend the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) training in Beaver Falls, PA, on February 8, 2005. Cost to Title IIA approximately $125.
c) Tracey Karlie to annual Pennsylvania Federal Programs Conference (PAFPC) in Pittsburgh, on April 10-13, 2005. Cost to Title I is approximately $650.
d) Roger Johnston to the Eastern Trombone Workshop sponsored by the U.S. Army Band in Ft. Meyer, Virginia on March 17-19, 2005. The cost to Title IIA is approximately $250.
e) Matt Stombaugh to the PMEA (PA Music Educator’s) In-Service Conference in Hershey on April 21-23, 2005. Cost to federal programs is approximately $650.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Brad Troutman, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.